Homeless Bird

saw him steal a glance at me and look away.

He gave me a long look.

the city it is all push and shove.

push and shove

He was clever with a pencil.

Two boys were flying kites.

I would not subject him to such a journey.

They let him have his way because he is their only son and he is so sick

You’ve had your way. That’s enough. Now you must rest.

I was ashamed to think I wanted pleasure from so unhappy a trip.